This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is an emotive language? A) A language that is only used in non fiction stories. B) A weird type of a language. C) A language that gives emotion to the reader. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A language that gives emotion to the reader. 2. Instructions:Choose the best answer (A-D). ACT-style multiple choice.3. Choose the best combination for sentence variety. A) Because the kiosk failed and the line grew, a clerk stepped in. B) The kiosk failed, the line grew, a clerk stepped in. C) The kiosk failed and the line grew and a clerk stepped in. D) The kiosk failed, and the line grew, and a clerk stepped in. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because the kiosk failed and the line grew, a clerk stepped in. 3. Which of the following is NOT a section on the ACT? A) Science. B) Reading. C) History. D) English. E) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) History. 4. What idea must be presented in the introductory paragraph? A) Call to action. B) Examples and details. C) Support evidence. D) Position or thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Position or thesis statement. 5. What should be included in the introduction of your essay? A) A detailed analysis of each perspective. B) A hook, statement of the issue, and your thesis. C) A list of evidence to support your claim. D) A summary of your body paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hook, statement of the issue, and your thesis. 6. What characteristic is common to a response that scores a 4 in the "Organization" category? A) The response exhibits a clear organizational strategy with logical transitions. B) The response exhibits a basic organizational structure with some clarity. C) The response lacks a logical sequencing of ideas and clarity. D) The response is mostly clear and extends ideas logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The response exhibits a basic organizational structure with some clarity. 7. Greek yogurt business have found many methods of controlling and eliminating most environmental threats. Given these solutions as well as the many health benefits of the food, the advantages of Greek yogurt outdo the potential drawbacks of its production. A) Outweigh. B) No Change. C) Outperform. D) Defeat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outweigh. 8. Coordination vs. run-on (best choice). A) The bot answered quickly, but it skipped my question. B) The bot answered quickly, it skipped my question. C) The bot answered quickly; however it skipped my question. D) The bot answered quickly; and it skipped my question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The bot answered quickly, but it skipped my question. 9. Differentiate (verb) A) Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand (antonym:irrelevant). B) Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. C) Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. D) 1. recognize what makes (someone or something) different 2.identify differences between (two or more things or people) 3.make (someone or something) appear different or distinct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. recognize what makes (someone or something) different 2.identify differences between (two or more things or people) 3.make (someone or something) appear different or distinct. 10. What is the time limit for the ACT Writing Test? A) 40 minutes. B) 45 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 60 minutes. 11. Which of the following statements about the ACT Writing Test is false? A) It requires students to write an essay. B) It is scored separately from the other ACT sections. C) It is a computer-based test. D) It evaluates students' ability to analyze multiple perspectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a computer-based test. 12. Fix the run-on (best choice):Teachers can use AI graders it saves time for conferences. A) Teachers can use AI graders; it saves time for conferences. B) Teachers can use AI graders, it saves time for conferences. C) Teachers can use AI graders and it saves time for conferences, therefore they can conference more. D) Teachers can use AI graders it saves time, for conferences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Teachers can use AI graders; it saves time for conferences. 13. If I need a break during the written part of the test, I can get an extension to accommodate the time I've missed. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. Which of the following best supports a claim? A) Facts. B) Opinions. C) Counterclaims. D) Relevant and credible facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relevant and credible facts. 15. The colleges you apply for in the future can see the scores for your ACT essay portion AND read your essay response. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. What is the recommended length for an ACT essay? A) One paragraph. B) Two paragraphs. C) Ten paragraphs. D) Four to five paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Four to five paragraphs. 17. How many readers grade your essay on the ACT? A) 4. B) 1. C) 3. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2. 18. Which of the following is NOT a scoring category for the ACT Writing Test? A) Ideas and Analysis. B) Development and Support. C) Organization. D) Creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Creativity. 19. We write persuasive essays to ..... A) Inform our audience with research about one topic. B) Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions. C) To tell a story. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions. 20. Redundant (adjective) A) Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. B) Not or no longer needed or useful. C) 1. come before (something) in time 2. come before in order or position* (preceding). D) 1.bring about a good or bad impression of 2. think deeply or carefully about. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not or no longer needed or useful. 21. What does the rubric indicate about the development and support of ideas for a score of 1? A) Ideas are well-developed with clear and logical support. B) Ideas lack development, and claims lack support. C) The argument is supported by strong evidence and clear examples. D) Development of ideas is coherent and well-illustrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ideas lack development, and claims lack support. 22. Punctuate the transition correctly: A) However, we cannot replace empathy with code. B) However we cannot replace empathy with code. C) However; we cannot replace empathy with code. D) However:we cannot replace empathy with code. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However, we cannot replace empathy with code. 23. Which of the following is NOT tested on the English section of the ACT? A) Spelling. B) Sentence Structure. C) Grammar. D) Punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Spelling. 24. Which of the following is a key component of a strong thesis statement in an ACT essay? A) A question to engage the reader. B) A list of examples. C) A detailed summary of the essay. D) A clear position on the issue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A clear position on the issue. 25. Parallel structure (fix the list). A) The system can sort data quickly, provide alerts, and reduce errors. B) The system can sort data quickly, to provide alerts, and it reduces errors. C) The system can sorting data quickly, provide alerts, and reducing errors. D) The system can sort data quickly, providing alerts, and it reduces errors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The system can sort data quickly, provide alerts, and reduce errors. 26. What is the highest score one can achieve on ACT? A) 36. B) 32. C) 25. D) 40. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 36. 27. Pronoun-antecedent clarity (best revision). A) When a nurse meets a patient, you should check their chart first. B) When a nurse meets a patient, it should check their chart first. C) When a nurse meets a patient, they should check its chart first. D) When a nurse meets a patient, they should check the patient's chart first. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When a nurse meets a patient, they should check the patient's chart first. 28. Subject-verb agreement (best choice). A) The data on wait times show that automation helps. B) The data on wait times shows that automation help. C) The data on wait times shows that automation helps. D) The data on wait times show that automation help. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The data on wait times shows that automation helps. 29. Appositive usage (correct). A) Teachers the adults guiding students' writing, used automation for grammar checks. B) Teachers, the adults guiding students' writing, used automation for grammar checks. C) Teachers the adults guiding students writing used automation for grammar checks. D) Teachers-the adults guiding students' writing used automation, for grammar checks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Teachers, the adults guiding students' writing, used automation for grammar checks. 30. What is body paragraph #3 about? A) Restate your claim. B) Your third reason that supports your claim. C) The counterclaim. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The counterclaim. 31. What characteristic defines a response that scores a 2 in the 'Organization' category? A) The response has a logical organizational strategy, but transitions are not always clear. B) The response exhibits a high level of organization with seamless transitions. C) The response shows some attempt at organization, but lacks clear transitions. D) The response is disorganized and fails to connect ideas logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The response shows some attempt at organization, but lacks clear transitions. 32. Be sure to add an A) Five different views to your essay. B) An opposing argument. C) A few different statements. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An opposing argument. 33. What should a student focus on to improve their score in the 'Development and Support' category of the ACT Writing Test? A) Using varied sentence structures. B) Providing relevant examples and evidence. C) Writing a longer essay. D) Using advanced vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Providing relevant examples and evidence. 34. Which aspect of writing is emphasized for achieving a high score in the "Language Use" category according to the rubric? A) The use of language that is clear, precise, and demonstrates stylistic and register choices. B) The development of ideas and support for claims. C) The generation of an argument that engages with multiple perspectives. D) The establishment of a clear and logical organizational strategy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The use of language that is clear, precise, and demonstrates stylistic and register choices. 35. Which revision makes the example more specific? A) A grocery chain reports kiosks cut average waits by two minutes; a staffed help button prevents dead-ends for seniors. B) Grocery stuff is better lately. C) Technology speeds things up a lot. D) Stores are faster now because of machines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A grocery chain reports kiosks cut average waits by two minutes; a staffed help button prevents dead-ends for seniors. 36. Which of the following is NOT a transition? A) After,. B) In addition,. C) In conclusion,. D) First,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After,. 37. Which pair best shows counterargument + rebuttal to Perspective 1? A) Some fear kiosks feel cold (P1); however, a staffed help button keeps service human. B) Humans are important because they are human. C) People are different so it depends. D) Perspective 1 is wrong; kiosks are fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some fear kiosks feel cold (P1); however, a staffed help button keeps service human. 38. How many paragraphs should your essay be for the ACT Aspire Writing test? A) 5. B) 6. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 39. Which topic sentence best sets up a MEAL/CER paragraph? A) Students like getting feedback. B) Automation is a thing in schools now. C) Teachers need time. D) Automation lowers routine workload so teachers can spend time conferencing with students. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Automation lowers routine workload so teachers can spend time conferencing with students. 40. What happens if the 2 judges score your essay with more than a 1 point difference? A) Two new judges will score it. B) Nothing happens. C) A third judge will score it. D) The whole essay is void. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A third judge will score it. 41. Concise revision (tighten redundancy):'In my opinion, I think that automation is beneficial to society.' A) Automation is beneficial to society. B) Automation, in my opinion, is beneficial to society, I think. C) I think that automation is beneficial to society is my opinion. D) In my opinion, automation is beneficial to society, I think. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Automation is beneficial to society. 42. What type of passage WON'T you see on the Reading section of the ACT? A) Prose Fiction (stories). B) Poetry. C) Social Sciences (psychology, sociology). D) Humanities (history, art). E) Natural Sciences (biology, chemistry). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poetry. 43. Which of the following is true about the ACT Writing Test? A) It is mandatory for all test-takers. B) It is optional and not required by all colleges. C) It is only available in digital format. D) It does not affect your overall ACT score. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is optional and not required by all colleges. 44. How long is suggested to plan out your essay? A) 1 minute. B) 5 minutes. C) 3 minutes. D) Do not plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5 minutes. 45. Which sentence structure is most effective for clarity in ACT essays? A) Complex sentences with multiple clauses. B) Simple sentences with clear subjects and verbs. C) Sentences with frequent passive voice. D) Sentences with numerous adjectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple sentences with clear subjects and verbs. 46. The acronym R-E-L-A-X provided us with beneficial test-taking suggestions. R:read and re-read every question carefullyE: ..... L:look for proof of an answer within a questionA:Always check your work and look for unmarked answersX:x-out incorrect answers. A) Eat a snack before the test. B) Examine all your answer choices before making a selection. C) Enter all options on the test booklet. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Examine all your answer choices before making a selection. 47. Critical (adjective) A) 1.bring about a good or bad impression of 2. think deeply or carefully about. B) Deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from clear statements (inference). C) Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments. D) Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments. 48. Studies have shown that employees are happier, healthier, and more productive when they work in an environment in which temperatures are carefully controlled. A) No Change. B) Healthy, and more. C) Healthier, and they are. D) Healthier, being more. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No Change. 49. Which of the following skills is primarily tested in the ACT Writing section? A) Grammar and punctuation. B) Argumentative writing. C) Creative storytelling. D) Vocabulary usage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Argumentative writing. 50. What is a common mistake to avoid in the conclusion of an ACT essay? A) Restating the thesis. B) Introducing new arguments. C) Summarizing key points. D) Using a call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Introducing new arguments. 51. What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay? A) Grapes and popcorn. B) Your opinion. C) Reasons and evidence. D) Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reasons and evidence. 52. What are the best practices for eliminating answers? A) Ask a friend. B) Read the text again. C) Look for proof in answers and mark out answers you know are incorrect. D) Rock, paper, scissors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Look for proof in answers and mark out answers you know are incorrect. 53. Which area of the ACT writing will NOT be scored? A) Language Use & Content. B) Organization. C) Ideas & Analysis. D) Planning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Planning. 54. How do you get the readers to do something with the information you have given in your essay? A) Do not include a conclusion. B) Include a conclusion but no call to action. C) Include a call to action. D) Say "The End. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Include a call to action. 55. Select the sentence that integrates Perspective 2 effectively. A) Sentence A integrates Perspective 2 by acknowledging its main argument and providing supporting evidence. B) Sentence B ignores Perspective 2 and focuses only on Perspective 1. C) Sentence C contradicts Perspective 2 without explanation. D) Sentence D mentions Perspective 2 but does not elaborate on its points. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence A integrates Perspective 2 by acknowledging its main argument and providing supporting evidence. 56. Fix the misplaced modifier:'Walking into the clinic, the kiosks flashed instructions.' A) Walking into the clinic, there were kiosks flashing instructions. B) Walking into the clinic, the kiosks were flashing instructions. C) Walking into the clinic, I saw the kiosks flash instructions. D) Walking into the clinic, instructions were flashing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Walking into the clinic, I saw the kiosks flash instructions. 57. What does a score of 3 in the "Language Use" category suggest about the writer's command of language according to the rubric? A) The language use is somewhat effective but may lack clarity or precision. B) The language use is consistently clear, enhancing the effectiveness of the argument. C) The language use is basic, with frequent errors that impede understanding. D) The language use demonstrates a high level of skill in argumentative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The language use is somewhat effective but may lack clarity or precision. 58. The ACT judges will be concerned with your opinion when reading your essay response. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. How are essays graded on the ACT? A) Clearly your ideas are focused. B) How specific your details are. C) Organization. D) Grammar. E) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the Above. 60. How long do you have to take the writing portion of the ACT? A) 40 minutes. B) 120 minutes. C) 60 minutes. D) 20 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 40 minutes. 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